Tellurium dioxide
ALDRICH/204552 - 99.995% trace metals basis
Synonym: Telluria; Tellurium (IV) oxide; Tellurium oxide
CAS Number: 7446-07-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): O2Te
Molecular Weight: 159.60
EC Number: 231-193-1
MDL Number: MFCD00011263
Linear Formula: TeO2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99.995% trace metals basis |
| density | 5.67 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| InChI | 1S/O2Te/c1-3-2 |
| InChI key | LAJZODKXOMJMPK-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 733 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O=[Te]=O |
| Application: | Tellurium dioxide can be used:• As a seed layer to fabricate hole-extracting electrodes in an organic photovoltaic device. The addition of TeO2 enhances the optical transmittance of the electrode. • As a starting material to prepare tellurite glasses for gamma radiation shielding and other optical applications. |
| General description: | Telluriumdioxide, also known as tellurium(IV) oxide, is a white powder with a melting point of 733 °C. TeO2 is characterized by its unique propertiesand is widely used in various applications, including optics, electronics, andas a precursor for the synthesis of tellurium-based materials. It is recognized for its strong optical characteristics and is employed in the production of optical fibers and other photonic devices. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in the preparation of diverse tellurium compounds for various chemical transformations. Our high-purity tellurium dioxide powder is distinguished by its low impurity levels, making it particularly suitable for sensitive electronic applications. |
| Packaging: | 10, 50 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS07,GHS08,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H317 - H332 - H360D - H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P202 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 99.995% trace metals basis |
| mp | 733 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 5.67 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352303 |




